Baby Steps

I have been told by several friends that I have made progress. I have also been told that I am too hard on myself. We need others, who love us and see the good in our efforts. Even if these efforts don't seem to produce a completed project. These friends encourage us and keep us going. The scripture in my mind today is from Zechariah 4: " Then the word of the Lord came to me. The hands of Zerubabel have laid the foundation of this temple; his hands will also complete it. Then you will know that the Lord Almighty has sent me to you. Who despises the day of SMALL THINGS."

My friend Carol was expressing joy about her grandson,Nolan, who was born on September 4. He has recently rolled over. Mom and Dad, (Jennifer and Micah) were watching, laughing, and encouraging Nolan in his great accomplishment. I have had the thrill of watching Brett and Cole take their first steps and say their first words in this last year. What a joy to watch these small beginnings. They don't seem small to parents and grandparents. So when God (Daddy, Papa) watches and listens to us say a small prayer or follow through with a small task that He puts in our minds, He is clapping and cheering us on. I do believe that is who He is. I want to stay focused on His pleasure in me. I want to forgive myself quickly so when I fall I will try
again. I need to be patient with myself because one day the temple of Jennifer will be completed with the fullness of Christ Jesus.

I wish you could all hear my son Brad's new song about God Finishing What He Started. It is so encouraging to hear his heart in song. See, here I am a mother cheering her son. God promises all of us that He is faithful to complete what He starts in us and He will keep all that we commit to Him. I commit to honor and bless my small steps today. What are you going to commit?